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Definition of lobster
1 : any of a family (Nephropidae and especially Homarus americanus) of large edible marine decapod crustaceans that have stalked eyes, a pair of large claws, and a long abdomen and that include species from coasts on both sides of the North Atlantic and from the Cape of Good Hope
2 : spiny lobster
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Examples of lobster in a Sentence
I had lobster for dinner.
Recent Examples of lobster from the Web
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And while spending $9 on one sandwich at McDonald's may give you pause — this is the land of the dollar menu, after all! — consider that other lobster rolls sell for $20 or more, so a $10 meal at the Golden Arches is kiiind of a steal.
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Filet and lobster is the Tuesday special while drink specials are offered 4 to 6 p.m. weekdays on the patio.
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Radical Missouri legislators have debated whether to prohibit the use of food stamps for lobster.
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An approximately 20-pound live Atlantic lobster that was transported through Terminal C of Logan Airport.
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But Benjamin Sukle, chef at (Hot 10 alum) Oberlin in Providence, RI, (a state that is to squid what Maine is to lobster) cracked the code: Cook it like chicken under a brick, applying the weight of a cast-iron pan to maximize sear and minimize chew.
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Lobster rolls and the sunset at Duryea check all the boxes for a pretty perfect summer evening 15.
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Highlights include lobster raviolo, crustacean paella, soft-shell crab salad, smoked rock shrimp potato salad and Santa Barbara spot prawn scampi.
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Claim this deal and get four fresh, live Maine lobsters delivered to your door.
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Origin and Etymology of lobster
Middle English, from Old English loppestre, from loppe spider
LOBSTER Defined for English Language Learners
lobster
playDefinition of lobster for English Language Learners
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: an ocean animal that has a long body, a hard shell, and a pair of large claws and that is caught for food
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: the meat of the lobster eaten as food
LOBSTER Defined for Kids
lobster
playDefinition of lobster for Students
: a large edible sea animal that is a crustacean with five pairs of legs of which the first pair usually has large claws
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